Smith vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Smith Rank #1,580

Rush Rank #1,496

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1580 for Smith.

Is Smith or Rush more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Smith at #1580 in the United States.

What do Smith and Rush mean?

Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Smith and Rush boy or girl names?

Smith is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.